Web Guidelines

The quality of the University web pages has a direct effect on the image of our institution
and, in many cases, these pages may be the first impression a user receives about
the University of Northern Colorado. The web is a unique opportunity to showcase the
University and communicate with many audiences, including current and prospective
students, alumni, community members, legislators and employees.

It is therefore essential to create and maintain pages that are:

Accurate and useful

Consistent and easy to navigate

Visually appealing

Supportive of the university brand

These Web Publishing Guidelines apply to all official University pages. All pages
representing a University department, service or professional organization are considered
official pages.

These Guidelines are organized in the categories of:

Templates - including a set of designs to provide a consistent look for the university and
create an easier and more efficient process to build a web site that complies with
best practice and university guidelines.

Graphics - instructing users how to use the University images on web pages

Content - describing the text and procedural guidelines for pages, including accessibility and single source document requirements.

Technical - processes to ensure the web site will display correctly and comply with current
web best practices.